Apolipoprotein B
Measure 'bad cholesterol' particles for a clearer heart risk picture.
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Apolipoprotein B (Apo B) is the main protein found in "bad" cholesterol particles, including LDL, VLDL, and related lipoproteins. Each of these particles carries a single Apo B molecule, so measuring Apo B gives a direct count of the total number of cholesterol-carrying particles that can build up in artery walls. This makes it a strong and often more accurate indicator of cardiovascular risk than standard LDL cholesterol alone. Raised Apo B levels are associated with a higher risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke, and it is frequently measured alongside Apolipoprotein A-1 to assess the balance between harmful and protective cholesterol.
12 hour fasting required
- Identification: Photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence) is only required if you need your report for official, employment, visa/travel, premarital, or Identity-Verified Certificate (IVS) purposes (not required for personal health & wellness testing).
This test provides an official, quality-assured laboratory report with reference ranges. These results are for clinical information and do not replace your GP or consultant. Always discuss abnormal results with your GP or specialist in the context of your medical history.
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